Are IKEA Bunk Beds For Kids Actually Good?

So you are considering to buy an IKEA bunk beds for kids, right? You probably know from experience or heard from others that they are good since they are cheap and they suit well for those who are on a budget.

That completely true. However, there are some points you should be aware of, especially when purchasing a bed that is for your kids.

Quality truly does matter, and if the whole thing isn’t going to be sturdy, it is just a wasted money that could have gone somewhere else.

IKEA Quality for Bunk Beds

Now, I’ve heard that some people buy everything from IKEA. All the furniture you can think of is probably available in IKEA stores.

But with that comes the cost.

You could never, ever, have such a huge monopoly in furniture in terms of incredible price, and then not suffer anywhere else.

That’s right, quality (and variety) suffers the most. However, a question does arise from that. Are IKEA Bunk Beds any worse than regular bunk beds that are roughly at the same price range? They are actually not. Believe it or not, you get what you pay for.

If you decide to pay $100 bucks for bunk beds, there is a big chance that after 3 years you will need a new one as soon as possible. They are just not made to last. And considering that you buy it for your children, I would strongly recommend reconsidering buying such cheap things. Kids need to be safe, and although you may pay less right now, it may bite you back down the line.

But, if you choose to pay some extra money, up to $300 and more, then I’ve heard that most people don’t have many problems with sturdiness.

The bed might get a bit wobbly but that’s an issue that a lot of bunk beds suffer from, so you really need to be picky which bunk bed is the best. Read the reviews, see how people respond to different products.

There are different materials available, both metal and wood, so you can choose whatever you want. I would recommend going with wood for reasons, especially since I’ve heard that IKEA bunk beds that are made out of metal squeak a lot. No one loves that sound but it’s inevitable. You can, however, get rid of it but you will have to do some maintenance for it, and nobody got time for that.

Now, I wouldn’t say ALL the bunk beds that IKEA offers at an affordable price range is bad. You can actually get a pretty good one if you pay the extra price for it.

Variety of Options

Although they have quite a lot of furniture altogether, bunk bed category is lacking a bit of variety. As far as I’ve seen, you have only 4 beds to choose from. And not only that, they all look like they were made by the same man. Almost no difference whatsoever.

The one where the ladder is placed in the middle is interesting though. I’ve actually never seen a bunk bed design like that before. Usually, it’s always on the sides or in front.

That is a bit unusual for IKEA shops. After all, people do know it as a giant maze with furniture inside it.

“Man I got lost in IKEA last weekend, i had to find the bedroom section and sleep there for the night.”

Well, it’s definitely not in the bunk bed section.

Should You Buy From Them?

Well, that is an interesting question. Yes, their variety isn’t as good. Yes, they lack in quality. But their prices are really good, and their cheap products are slightly better than usual. But only slightly. They are still a bit hit or miss I would say.

In my opinion, I would still recommend other furniture shops to check out. If you want affordability, this list lists all the best bunk beds you can get for the money, and you will also get a lot more variety. I would even advise to check some of my reviews out for that, and some are good, and some are not.

Happy shopping to you! But for now, IKEA bunk beds for children are too limited in choice.

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